Testimonials

Why parents and students love AR

I can confidently recommend AR to any family looking to give their child the best possible test prep. Our daughter worked with them for four months and the team prepared her for success, bringing her score into the top 1% of testtakers across the country. The separate English/Reading and Math/Science specialists allowed her to hone in on specific areas, and the staff was fantastic. They tailored every session to her strengths and weaknesses. My wife and I appreciated the thorough score reports and session summaries. We have referred all of our friends, and they have also been thrilled with the results. When it comes to SAT and ACT, AR is a home run.

Yousefi family, St. Margaret's Episcopal School

Perfect 36 and perfect 800 on my SAT Math II Subject Test! Thank you to all of my amazing tutors at AR and Isabelle for juggling my very busy schedule. I'm Dartmouth bound! This would not have been possible without you. Amanda and AR Team - you are the best in the business. I'm so lucky I found you guys.

Ashkaan M., Santa Margarita Catholic High School

Amanda and the fabulous team at AR coached our daughter to a 180 point score jump on her SAT! From our initial consultation to the morning of the SAT, we were guided every step of the way. The staff is incredibly encouraging and patient; they truly care about each student’s success. After two months of weekly sessions and biweekly practice tests, she nailed it. She’ll now be attending her dream school in the fall. Cannot say enough good things about AR!

Elizabeth S., Corona Del Mar parent

I highly recommend AR. The team is absolutely fabulous and each member wants you to improve. My ACT score overall went from a 26 to 33. I am so grateful to the team and Amanda for creating this all for me.

Kennedy N., Mater Dei High School student

AR Academics is amazing! My ACT score jumped 9 points in the course of a few months with skills I learned from AR. Everyone at AR is incredibly kind, helpful, and they really know what they are doing! The tutors really make you want to work hard and do your best. It’s a great environment! I would definitely recommend AR to anyone striving for a higher test score.

Amali C., Waldorf School student

AR told me we’d get to my score goal and we did. After two months, my ACT jumped eight points. My sailing schedule was hectic, but they always made the time to get me in. So grateful for AR!

Eric S., Newport Harbor High School student

Thrilled with my +7 composite score jump that brought me into the top 1% of test-takers nationwide! Got accepted to Huntsman at Wharton School of Business and couldn’t have done it without AR.

Florent B., Long Beach Polytechnic High School student

I’m so happy to say I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT because of AR. This had always been a dream score of mine, and my AR instructors consistently encouraged me that I could get there. After weekly sessions and regular practice tests, I felt more confident than ever when test day arrived. Now I always recommend AR to my friends whenever they’re looking for test prep. Thanks so much to Amanda and the entire AR staff!

Numair R., Fairmont Preparatory Academy student

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"Totally recommend AR Academics!" as my son exclaimed. They have a multitude of tutors to help with either schoolwork or help with improving test scores. I was amazed at the strategies and techniques that were being taught. It was very clear that my son's ACT scores increased significantly due to AR's amazing tutors. I know of several students who drive to AR from Huntington Harbor and Long Beach area. I recommend AR Academics wholeheartedly.

Lily H., Newport Beach parent

Highly Recommend. With AR's tutelage, our son improved his ACT score from 28 to 33 (10/12 writing) in 2.5 months. Our daughter scored 34 on the ACT (11/12 writing) and a 5 on her English AP exam. Not possible without AR Academics' help. Their test taking expertise and personalized approach was the difference. Their customized approach meant no time was wasted and the students could focus and improve in areas needing more attention. We look forward to using AR again for our 3rd child. THANK YOU.

Amanda D., Costa Mesa parent.

I have used AR Academics for all 3 of my children. Their ACT scores went from a 26 to a 32, a 26 to a 33 and my last has jumped from a 21 to a 29. They know what they are doing - just trust the process and program and the results you want will happen!

Sandra L., Newport Beach parent

We are very pleased with the services provided by AR Academics. They offer a wide range of services, and we chose those that were appropriate/applicable for our child. The staff was very accommodating regarding scheduling considering my son was in his athletic season leading up to the ACT; he was able to improve his score by 7 points! The staff was incredibly helpful and they always emailed us after a session to give feedback on how our son had done and areas he needed to focus on.

Evan P., Laguna Beach parent

My son's ACT score improved from 24 to 34! What else can I say? Their staffs and teachers are awesome! Isabella is kind and on top of everything. Amanda is super motivated with high energy! My son loves all teachers and staffs at AR Academics. Their system works for sure. My son was motivated to do better after starting at AR Academics. We did twice a week on tutors and prep test for ACT for few months and result is amazing. Totally worth your time and money spent here. Highly recommended for anyone who need drastic improvement on ACT scores. We will be there for our other 2 kids when they need to prep for ACT in the future. We thank Everyone at AR Academics!